Ignite Technical Theatre - Level 3

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths
• Alternatively, completion of a Level 2 qualification in the subject area, with an overall Merit profile
• Attendance of an in-house interview and/or submission of a portfolio of work

Upon successful completion of your first year of training, you will receive a UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Technical Theatre). Then, after the successful completion of your second year, you will receive a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Technical Theatre).

• Stage design and construction
• Lighting design and programming
• Sound production
• Stage management & front of house
• Costume design
• Props mastery
• Theatre maintenance
• Creation of your bespoke Professional Practice Portfolio

• Practical performances
• Workshops
• Auditions and developmental rehearsals
• Written logs
• Self-tapes
• Vlogs or digital portfolios

There are no exams with UAL qualifications. All modules are assessed at pass/fail only until your final module, the Final Major Project -  in which all the knowledge and skills you have developed over the course are put to use in a project designed by you and the tutors to showcase your unique skills and thus maximise your potential in terms of your final grade.

Ignite Acting, Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre make frequent visits to watch live theatre, both locally and on the West End, as well as taking part in external workshops, community performances and charity events. In addition to this, learners are guided and encouraged to gain work experience within specialist fields and local venues.

Your course will help you build on your English and maths skills in a practical setting. All Ignite students will participate in activities that require these skills throughout their two years training; through submitting written documentation to support practical assessments and working in an industry-grade theatre and production arts workshop.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

We pride ourselves on outstanding success and progression rates, with previous learners achieving places at Falmouth University, University of Salford, UCEN Manchester and Chichester Conservatoire. Learners have also been successful in gaining full-time employment and free-lance employment on completion of their studies… even here at Kidderminster College!

Alternatively, should you feel you need a little more time to develop your skills before you pursue professional training further, you can apply for our Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts here at Kidderminster College.